Liberty
Liberty is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “freedom, independence.” Derived from Latin 'libertas,' the Roman goddess and personification of freedom.
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how do you pronounce Liberty?
LIB-er-tee
where does the name Liberty come from?
From liberty, freedom, which comes from the Latin libertas.
The name gained use in America after the Revolution as a patriotic virtue name; the Statue of Liberty cemented its symbolism.
how popular is this name?
Liberty has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 26 years since 1918, and fell outside it for 81. It peaked at #406 in 2004, and ranked #975 in 2024.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #975 |
| 2023 | #883 |
| 2022 | #760 |
| 2021 | #619 |
| 2020 | #651 |
| 2019 | #654 |
| 2018 | #578 |
| 2017 | #564 |
| 2016 | #541 |
| 2015 | #554 |
| 2010 | #501 |
| 2004 | #406 |
| 1918 | #585 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Liberty fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Liberty?
- Liberty Ross (model/actress)
what are the nicknames and variants of Liberty?
Nicknames
what names are similar to Liberty?
what names go well with Liberty?
Sibling names that share Liberty's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Liberty
What does the name Liberty mean?
Liberty means “freedom, independence”.
What is the origin of the name Liberty?
Liberty comes from the Latin naming tradition.
How popular is the name Liberty?
Liberty ranked #975 in the US in 2024, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2004, at #406, and it has spent 26 years in the top 1,000 since 1918.
Is Liberty a boy or girl name?
Liberty is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Liberty?
Liberty is pronounced LIB-er-tee, with 3 syllables.
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